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Scoring struggles alarming for GWS coach Kingsley

Scoring struggles alarming for GWS coach Kingsley

The Giants' struggle to score heavily is concerning coach Adam Kingsley after again being an issue in a 16-point loss to Adelaide.

Puzzled McRae welcomes back key Magpie jigsaw pieces

Puzzled McRae welcomes back key Magpie jigsaw pieces

Puzzled McRae welcomes back key Magpie jigsaw pieces

Puzzled McRae welcomes back key Magpie jigsaw pieces

A trio of Collingwood stars made smooth returns from injury but there were frustrations for coach Craig McRae after a tight loss on the Gold Coast.

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.

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Rankine cameo lifts Crows to upset win over GWS

Rankine cameo lifts Crows to upset win over GWS

Adelaide have snapped a three-game losing streak with a 16-point upset win over GWS, who blew a chance to rise to fifth on the ladder.

Suns thwart latest Magpies' comeback for clutch AFL win

Suns thwart latest Magpies' comeback for clutch AFL win

Gold Coast looked destined to cough up a big lead and become Collingwood's latest victim before kicking the game's final two goals to notch a vital AFL win.

Lobb's shock switch a win for unconvincing Bulldogs

Lobb's shock switch a win for unconvincing Bulldogs

Rory Lobb shone in defence and captain Marcus Bontempelli starred in the engine room as the Western Bulldogs posted a scrappy 17-point win over North Melbourne.

Dockers sink Swans in last-gasp one-point thriller

Dockers sink Swans in last-gasp one-point thriller

Fremantle have claimed an AFL win for the ages, holding on to beat Sydney by a single point thanks to a miskick in front of goal by the Swans' Logan McDonald.

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Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash

Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash

Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash

Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash

High-flying Carlton are warm favourites to account for Richmond in their MCG clash, but coach Michael Voss is taking nothing for granted.

St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart

St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart

St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart

St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he can't understand all the critical fuss about Port Adelaide counterpart Ken Hinkley.

Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test

Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test

Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test

Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test

West Coast will welcome back Harley Reid for their AFL clash with Hawthorn, with coach Adam Simpson warning the youngster to get used to being tagged.

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Simon Goodwin admits a second-straight goalless final term is reason for some introspection, but that there's optimism after a narrow loss to Brisbane.

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Hugh McCluggage, after a half-time rocket, kicked the match-winner from the boundary as the Lions came from 24 points behind to beat the Demons by five points.

Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism

Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism

Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism

Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism

West Coast coach Adam Simpson and his Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir have spoken out about their concerns over the playing surface at Optus Stadium.

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon have been bullied by Geelong for 20 years, but the Bombers can finally end the hoodoo in club great Dyson Heppell's 250th game.

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Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli appears set to line up against North Melbourne despite a training mishap, while Aaron Naughton returns from injury.

Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag

Gold Coast are desperately searching for consistency as they prepare for a huge AFL test against reigning premiers Collingwood.

Out-of-form Giants need to 'toughen up' for Crows match

GWS forward Callum Brown says the Giants will need to rediscover their hunger if they want to beat Adelaide and stay in the hunt for finals.

Port coach Hinkley vows to fight on under AFL heat

Coach Ken Hinkley says he accepts the scrutiny on his dozen years as Port Adelaide coach amid a current form slump.

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Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee Carl Ditterich will contest historical child sex abuse charges during a two-day hearing in Melbourne.

Dockers back in mids to match it with Sydney's stars

Fremantle's premiership credentials will receive a huge test on Saturday when they take on the ladder-leading Swans at the SCG.

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Carlton coach Michael Voss has hit out at "ridiculous" commentary after Sam Walsh was on the end of a dangerous tackle from Patrick Dangerfield.

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Oscar McInerney will become the most-capped Brisbane Lions ruckman when he lines up against old foe Max Gawn of Melbourne at the Gabba.

Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion

The Western Bulldogs will load up on forward-line bigs in their match against North Melbourne following the return of Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy.

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Jordan De Goey, Brody Mihocek, Scott Pendlebury and Oleg Markov are all back from injuries to bolster Collingwood's line-up for the AFL clash with Gold Coast.

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

A series of short breaks between matches will force Richmond coach Adem Yze to manage some of his senior stars, including Dustin Martin, during the run home.

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